Bishoujo Beauties Christopher Hart S Draw Manga Now

Focusing on the glamorous, over-the-top female characters of the bishoujo genre, Bishoujo Beauties teaches readers how to draw the alluring eyes, flowing hair, and stylish outfits that define "bishie" characters. After an introduction to the basics, readers will have a chance to follow along Hart's in-depth step-by-steps, and will even be invited to draw on their own, right in the book's pages.

Shoujo manga is one of the most popular styles of Japanese animation, featuring the most recognizable characters in manga-seen everywhere in comics, books, toys, television, film, and video. Since shoujo is based on stories that focus on peer pressure, romance, and friendship, it initially appealed to young females, but today more and more boys are attracted to this genre, which inevitably includes young male heroes. Best-selling author Christopher Hart once again reveals the secrets and techniques that go into building all the basics of the shoujo style-the big eyes, the miniscule noses, and the cute or angst-ridden expressions. Teen body language is explored. In addition, artists learn to draw teen clothing styles and also different character types, from school kids and cuddly creatures and cute pets to heartthrobs.

This books shows aspiring artists exactly how to handle anatomy and muscles, hands and nails, seductive outfits, extreme hairstyles, body language and facial expressions -- everything you need to draw these powerful women of fantasy.

"Detailed, step-by-step illustrations for drawing pretty shojo girls and the handsome bishies they have crushes on"--P. [4] of cover.

Bestselling author Christopher Hart once again reveals the secrets and techniques that go into building all the basics of the shoujo styleQthe big eyes, the minuscule noses, and the cute or angst-ridden expressions of the romantic characters of Japanese comics.

Top Ten Essentials breaks down the 10 most common aspects that apply to any manga character, from a wild chibi to a bishoujo woman, into detailed lessons. Focusing on body proportion, different types of eyes, hair, poses, character types, expressions, and more, this book covers everything readers need to go from manga fans to manga artists. After an introduction to these elements, readers will have a chance to follow along Hart's in-depth step-by-steps, and will even be invited to draw on their own, right in the book's pages.

The first-ever guide that shows how to draw the radical characters and special effects of extreme comics. Dozens of step-by-step lessons demonstrate extreme anatomy, glows, knockouts, and more. Also includes art from several top extreme comics artists.